IAM Engineer

Overview

On Site
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - Long term

Skills

IAM
SAML
SPML
XACML
SCIM
Security and Risk

Job Details

Title: Sr. IAM Engineer

Location: Erie, PA

Mode: 5 days onsite from client location:
Duration: Long term

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Auth Subject Matter Expert (SME) contractor to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in directory services, authentication systems, identity and access management (IAM), and related security protocols. This role will be instrumental in supporting and enhancing our authentication infrastructure, security models, and access governance capabilities across enterprise applications and cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide subject matter expertise in directory services, Microsoft Azure Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and role-based access management.

Design, implement, and manage authentication solutions for enterprise applications and cloud services.

Support and optimize identity federation, authentication, and authorization processes.

Evaluate and implement security standards and IAM protocols, including SAML, SPML, XACML, SCIM, OpenID Connect, and OAuth.

Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to design secure, scalable identity and authentication solutions.

Administer and maintain IAM systems, access controls, and governance processes.

Perform security reviews, risk assessments, and system audits as related to authentication and IAM controls.

Develop and maintain automation scripts for IAM processes using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting languages.

Troubleshoot complex authentication and access-related issues across applications, middleware, and databases.

Stay current with emerging trends, threats, and technologies in the IAM and cybersecurity landscape.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proven expertise in directory services, Azure AD, SSO, MFA, and role-based access control implementations.

Strong understanding of IAM standards and protocols: SAML, SPML, XACML, SCIM, OpenID Connect, OAuth.

Solid grasp of cloud architectures including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models.

Hands-on experience administering IAM systems, security, risk management, and governance frameworks.

Proficiency in multiple scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash.

Advanced understanding of applications, databases, web services, middleware, and authentication frameworks.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive, collaborative working style.

Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or CISSP.

Experience with popular IAM tools (Okta, Ping Identity, Azure AD B2C, etc.)

Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD integration with IAM tools is a plus.

Best Regards,

Parul

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